I’m not sure how we arrived here so quickly, but we’re already in the last month of summer. We’re encouraging you to get out, explore something new and make the most of the best time of year in Edmonton.

Here are the best free things to do in Edmonton with kids this month

Ongoing free things to do in Edmonton (month long)

• Try Geocaching in Edmonton and start hunting for treasure!

• Drop in weekly kids sessions at the Edmonton Urban Farm - every Saturday

• Get a FREE Ice cream cone at Ikea after you complete a fun, scavenger hunt in-store

• Stop by Freson Bros. for a free ice cream cone for little kids. All four locations in Edmonton area take part in this fun (and yummy) program for kids.

• Drop in for a free program at Miquelon Lake! Learn about pollinators, bugs, bats and more at this fun, family-friendly month of summer drop in events at Miquelon Lake!

• Get out of town and visit Discovery Canyon for free tubing in Red Deer!

• Every Monday, there is Free storytime in the park with St. Albert Library

• Find a stretch of creek to enjoy on the river and watch the sunset with a picnic! You’ll find us all summer at Voyageur Park, just outside of Edmonton in Devon!

• Explore a new playground - Use the best playgrounds in Edmonton Map to find your next adventure!

• Learn about Nature at the daily programming! The Big Lake Environment Support Society is hosting another year of their summer nature program out at Big Lake in Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park. Starting July 2nd, families can attend pre-registered sessions to learn about the nature found in the park. Sessions run Monday through Friday from July 2nd to August 30th

• Pop by Salisbury Greenhouse because there’s a FREE Scavenger hunt the kids can complete in-store. When they’re finished, they’ll be rewarded with a small plant!

• Pop in for Outdoor Fun at City of Edmonton Green Shack
  Every summer, program leaders host games, challenges and activities that are sure to get kids active and having fun! A list of activities and special events will be posted on the side of the Green Shack each week. Green shack happens daily, at parks around the city.

Here are the best Free Things to do in Edmonton this month with Kids

1. Take a Free Wild Things Walk at Miquelon Lake
   August 2, 2024
   Let’s go discover the wild side of Miquelon. Journey with a Park Interpreter along Grebe Pond Trail to explore this season’s plants and animals. Whether you are interested in seeing baby animals and pretty flowers or like to identify everything around you, there is something for everyone on this walk.

2. Nature Investigators at Miquelon Lake
   August 3, 2024
   Can you solve the Miquelon mysteries? There are many clues in uncovering the secret lives of Miquelon’s animals. Join the investigative interpreter as they teach you how to snoop, spy, and identify the tracks and traces they leave behind!

3. Free Make & Take at the LEGO Store
   August 4, 2024
   Visit the LEGO Store on August 4, 2024 for a FREE Lego Make & Take Apple. This fun, free, drop-in, FREE Lego activity in Edmonton is a fun way to kick off back to school shopping, with the activity available at both locations of the LEGO store in Edmonton: Southgate Centre and West Edmonton Mall.

4. LEGO Dreamzzz Make & Take at Mastermind Toys
   August 4, 2024

5. Make a Free Squishamallow Keychain at Kids Club during Callingwood Marketplace Farmer’s Market Kids Club
   August 4, 2024

6. Watch a Free Movie at Century Mile During Movies at the Mile
   August 7, 2024

7. Family Nature Night in Edmonton at Goldbar Park
   August 7, 2024
   These free family nature nights collaborate with naturalist clubs, and nature experts from across the province to bring you a series of exciting and engaging nature nights with hands on activities on Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 PM in July and August!

8. Broadmoor Lake Play Day - It’s Free!
   August 8, 2024

9. Summer Movie Night in the Park in Larkspur
   August 9, 2024

10. Edmonton Fire Station Open House at Capilano Fire Station
    August 10, 2024

11. Celebrate Edmonton Youth Day with a Full Day of Free activities and an outdoor movie at Castle Downs Park.
    August 10, 2024

12. Dance Party, Hot Dogs and Fun in the Park
    August 10, 24, 31

13. Build a Whiteboard at this month’s Home Depot Kids Workshop
    August 10, 2024

14. Head Downtown for the Edmonton Cariwest Parade
    August 10, 2024

15. Watch the Sourdough Raft Race in the Park
    August 11, 2024

16. It’s Science Sunday at Mastermind Toys
    August 11, 2024

17. Take a Fire Station Tour in Strathcona County
    August 13, 2024
    Fire station tours are back at Station 6! Explore our fire station, walk up the tower, and gear up like real firefighters. During the tour, guests will enjoy age-appropriate fire safety demos and learn about teamwork. While there, they can chat with our firefighter/paramedics and hear their inspiring stories.

18. LEGO Duplo Make & Take at Mastermind Toys
    August 13, 2024

19. Free Drop-in Community Sports
    August 14, 2024
    Are your kids bored over summer break? Well, this just might be for them! Youth ages 10 to 15 are invited to join every Wednesday from 2-4pm, July-August, at the Bessie Nichols sports field for drop-in sports and snacks! Sports will be fun, and simple in nature such as soccer & ultimate frisbee!

20. Visit the Lakewood Community for a Free Outdoor Movie in Lakewood
    August 15, 2024

21. Learn about Bugs at Miquelon Lake
    Is a Lady bug really a bug? Some may think they are creepy crawlies, but insects and other invertebrates are fascinating critters with amazing adaptations!  Come over and look at the secret lives of some of the tiniest park animals.

22. Catch a Free Outdoor Movie Screening of Barbie at Stony Plain Outdoor Movie
    August 15, 2024

23. Explore Free Activities at Edmonton Kids Fringe Festival
    August 15-25, 2024

24. Get outside for the Fort Saskatchewan Movie Under the Stars!
    August 16, 2024

25. Free Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at Castle Downs Park
    August 16, 2024
    The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians are on the move! This summer, join members of your ESO in your neighbourhood through ESO Outdoors. Curated groups of ESO members will perform delightful renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres, including classical, pops, and Hollywood film scores.

26. Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet at the Currents
    August 17, 2024

27. Terwillegar Community League Summer Carnival
    August 17, 2024

28. Explore Open Farm Days with free programming throughout the province of Alberta during this two-day Alberta festival celebrating farming and agriculture with learning opportunities for the whole family.
    August 17/18, 2024

29. Catch a Free Drive-in Movie at Stony Plain Road Business Association
    August 18, 2024

30. Rainbow Loom Bracelet Making at Mastermind Toys
    August 18, 2024

31. Learn about Trash at Trashfest at Broadmoor Lake
    August 20, 2024
    Come learn about our waste system in Strathcona County! This is a fun way to enjoy free activities with the kids, and have an up close look at the local waste trucks. There are games, family activities and information booths for the kids and families to learn more about trash in the city!

32. It’s Broadmoor Lake Playday
    August 20, 2024
    Come learn about our waste system in Strathcona County! This is a fun way to enjoy free activities with the kids, and have an up close look at the local waste trucks. There are games, family activities and information booths for the kids and families to learn more about trash in the city!

33. Family Nature Night at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
    August 21, 2024
    These free family nature nights collaborate with naturalist clubs, and nature experts from across the province to bring you a series of exciting and engaging nature nights with hands on activities on Wednesday evenings.

34. Get out of Town for an Outdoor Movie & Fireworks in Millet
    August 23, 2024

35. Grab a chair and bring your pals to Summer Silverberry Movie in the Park
    August 23, 2024

36. Edmonton Fire Station Open House
    August 24, 2024
    Explore your local fire station during an open house this summer. Fire station open house events in Edmonton kick off of June 1, 2024 and it’s your chance to learn more about the local fire hall, meet a firefighter and get in a fire engine!

37. Peek in a Pond at Miquelon Lake
    August 24, 2024
    Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch! This free event is held at Miquelon Lake and is for all ages.

38. Marquis Party in the Park Family Fun Event
    August 24, 2024
    Celebrate summer with some free family fun at the Marquis Playground. Discover the community’s incredible multi-use paths, green space and unique playground, featuring Western Canada’s first Yalp Memo! There’s an ice cream truck, free face painting and fun for the whole family.

39. Helen Lavender Park Grand Opening Celebration
    August 25, 2024
    Bring the family and enjoy food and baked goods from local businesses, explore the park, and enjoy a reading from a portion of the book. We’re thrilled to have this exciting addition to Mattamy’s Hearthstone neighbourhood – come out and see for yourself!

40. Learn more about the Sky at MoonBeam Meet Up where you can look at the sky and meet with local astronomers outside of Telus World of Science
    August 26, 2024

41. Catch the last Movies at the Mile of the Summer
    August 28, 2024

42. Free Symphony on the Square Disney Concert
    August 30, 2024
    Join us on August 30 & 31 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke.

43. Polly Pocket Scavenger Hunt at Mastermind Toys
    August 31, 2024